Aloe Vera
Digestion and skin
Digestion and skin
Overview
Digestion and skin
Latin name : Aloe vera
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Feuille (gel et latex)
- Preparation Forms
- gel, jus, gelule
- Active Compounds
- aloine, acemannane, polysaccharides
Therapeutic Properties
- Laxative (latex)
- Wound healing (gel)
- Immunomodulator
Recommended Dosage
Gel: 50-100ml/day - Latex: occasional use
Contraindications
- Intestinal obstruction
- Pregnancy (latex)
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✓ Compatible